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Cameron Whitcomb doesn’t glorify his past, but he doesn’t hide from it either. “If it wasn’t for music,” he says, “I’d probably still be messed up, or dead.” He says it lightly, like he’s just relaying the weather, but the honesty of his words sit heavy in the air. His debut album, The Hard Way, […]

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Louis Tomlinson is calm; centered, some may say. He sounds both relaxed and ready, like someone who’s done the work to get here, wherever here is. The air around him feels lighter than it did a few years ago. Maybe that’s because his new album, How Did I Get Here, is the one he calls […]

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There’s a kind of quiet joy that follows Olivia Dean into a room. Before the cameras even roll, she’s giggling about the frothy coffee I’ve given her and helping me check if the mics are on. “Am I wearing headphones?” she asks with a half smile, before I reassure her, “No, no, we’re not gonna […]

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When Ashe and Finneas first appear on my Zoom screen, the mood is anything but formal. Instead, I’m met with an easy laugh. They immediately point out how “well-lit” I am, nodding approvingly at my camera setup. It’s a small, offhand remark, but it melts away any nerves.  That’s the energy the two exude together—playful, […]

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When we first meet John Summit in Toronto, he’s charmingly candid about the mild hangover he’s sporting, “Happy belated birthday,” I say. “That’s why I’m hungover,” he shoots back with a smirk. This is the paradox of Summit: a relentless touring schedule, late-night sets, and yet somehow, an athlete-level focus on his craft. The upcoming […]

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Since she emerged, she has been a voice for raw emotion and unfiltered honesty. Jessie has carved out her own lane with a fearless approach to music. Now, with the release of her upcoming album Sex Hysteria, the Alabama-born artist enters a bold new era rooted in truth, transformation, and total creative freedom. Sex Hysteria […]

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It’s a chilly spring afternoon in Toronto, but Yung Kai is beaming through the screen with the quiet energy of someone who’s caught in the eye of a creative storm. Still a university student, the singer-songwriter behind the viral hit “Blue” now finds himself walking to class while fans stop him every few steps to […]

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Grief just felt like absence. But as I got older, it hit me in new ways. The uncertainty, the loss—especially as more people around me pass away. I’ve been trying to unpack it and find peace.” Gigi Perez reflects, her voice quiet but certain as she joins me on Zoom from somewhere she’s stopped on […]

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Chatting with me over Zoom, Lucy Dacus is comfortably situated. She’s in the midst of preparing for the release of her latest album, Forever Is a Feeling, a record that feels at once timeless and deeply personal. Her voice carries a quiet confidence, a mix of excitement and introspection, as she reflects on the journey […]

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Riley Green has never been one to follow trends. Instead, he sticks to what he knows—authentic storytelling, traditional country roots, and a connection to the fans who’ve made his journey possible. Pulling inspiration from all the greats, Riley has found his sound.  From his small town, Alabama, duck hunting upbringing to sold-out stadium tours across […]